Diani Dwarf Galago vs Shadow Dot Lichen

Paragalago cocos compared with Micarea peliocarpa

Key Differences

• Diani Dwarf Galago is Least Concern while Shadow Dot Lichen is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diani Dwarf Galago	Shadow Dot Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Galagidae	Byssolomataceae
Genus	Paragalago	Micarea
Species	Paragalago cocos	Micarea peliocarpa

Conservation Status

Diani Dwarf Galago

LC — Least Concern

Shadow Dot Lichen

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diani Dwarf Galago	Shadow Dot Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diani Dwarf Galago

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Shadow Dot Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.